Larry Elgart was born in 1922 in New London, Connecticut, four years younge… Read Full Bio ↴Larry Elgart was born in 1922 in New London, Connecticut, four years younger than his brother, Les. Their mother was a concert pianist; their father played piano as well, though not professionally. Both brothers began playing in jazz ensembles in their teens, and while young Larry played with jazz musicians such as Charlie Spivak, Woody Herman, Red Norvo, Freddie Slack, and Tommy Dorsey.
In the mid-1940s, Les and Larry started up their own ensemble, hiring Nelson Riddle, Bill Finegan, and Ralph Flanagan to arrange tunes for them. Their ensemble was not successful, and after a few years they scuttled the band and sold the arrangements they had commissioned to Tommy Dorsey. Both returned to sideman positions in various orchestras.
In 1953, Larry met Charles Albertine and recorded two of his experimental compositions, "Impressions of Outer Space" and "Music for Barefoot Ballerinas". Released on 10" vinyl, these recordings became collector's items for fans of avant-garde jazz, but they were not commercially successful at the time. Larry and Albertine put together a more traditional ensemble and began recording them using precise microphone placements, producing what came to be known as the "Elgart sound". This proved to be very commercially successful, and Larry enjoyed a run of successful albums and singles in the 1950s.
In 1954, the Elgarts left their permanent mark on music history in recording Albertine's "Bandstand Boogie," for the legendary television show originally hosted by Bob Horn, and two years later, Dick Clark. Clark took the show national, to ABC-TV, in 1956 and remained host for another 32 years. Variations to the original surfaced as the show's theme in later years. Les and Larry reunited in 1963, but it would not last long; soon after, Les retired from performing altogether, while Larry continued to perform and record regularly for decades.
Larry's biggest exposure came in 1982, with the smash success of a recording called "Hooked on Swing". The instrumental was a medley of swing jazz hits - "In the Mood", "Cherokee", "American Patrol", "Sing, Sing, Sing", "Don't Be That Way", "Little Brown Jug", "Opus #1", "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart", and "String of Pearls" - that became so popular it even cracked the US Billboard Pop Singles chart (at #31) and Adult Contemporary chart (#20). Billed as "Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra", the LP from which the tune was taken hit #24 on the US charts. The follow-up, Hooked on Swing 2, debuted at #89 on the album charts, and soon after Larry was back to the jazz touring circuit. He continued to tour internationally and record into the 2000s.
In the mid-1940s, Les and Larry started up their own ensemble, hiring Nelson Riddle, Bill Finegan, and Ralph Flanagan to arrange tunes for them. Their ensemble was not successful, and after a few years they scuttled the band and sold the arrangements they had commissioned to Tommy Dorsey. Both returned to sideman positions in various orchestras.
In 1953, Larry met Charles Albertine and recorded two of his experimental compositions, "Impressions of Outer Space" and "Music for Barefoot Ballerinas". Released on 10" vinyl, these recordings became collector's items for fans of avant-garde jazz, but they were not commercially successful at the time. Larry and Albertine put together a more traditional ensemble and began recording them using precise microphone placements, producing what came to be known as the "Elgart sound". This proved to be very commercially successful, and Larry enjoyed a run of successful albums and singles in the 1950s.
In 1954, the Elgarts left their permanent mark on music history in recording Albertine's "Bandstand Boogie," for the legendary television show originally hosted by Bob Horn, and two years later, Dick Clark. Clark took the show national, to ABC-TV, in 1956 and remained host for another 32 years. Variations to the original surfaced as the show's theme in later years. Les and Larry reunited in 1963, but it would not last long; soon after, Les retired from performing altogether, while Larry continued to perform and record regularly for decades.
Larry's biggest exposure came in 1982, with the smash success of a recording called "Hooked on Swing". The instrumental was a medley of swing jazz hits - "In the Mood", "Cherokee", "American Patrol", "Sing, Sing, Sing", "Don't Be That Way", "Little Brown Jug", "Opus #1", "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart", and "String of Pearls" - that became so popular it even cracked the US Billboard Pop Singles chart (at #31) and Adult Contemporary chart (#20). Billed as "Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra", the LP from which the tune was taken hit #24 on the US charts. The follow-up, Hooked on Swing 2, debuted at #89 on the album charts, and soon after Larry was back to the jazz touring circuit. He continued to tour internationally and record into the 2000s.
Gonna Get A Girl
Les and Larry Elgart Lyrics
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Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Johnny get your girl Tap her on the shoulder Tap her on…
Jackie Souders and His Orchestra Johnny get your girl Tap her on the shoulder Tap her on…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Les and Larry Elgart:
A String Of Pearls Deborah conway A long time ago when my mother's hands were…
And The Angels Sing Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peac…
Bidin' My Time But I'm bidin' my time, Cause that's the kinda guy I'm While…
Blues In The Night One Night in 北京 我留下许多情 不管你爱与不爱 都是历史的尘埃 One Night in 北京 我留下许多…
Caravan Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst'ry…
Honey Come Back 你假装一切的让我看不到的 忘了你的欺骗伪装才是你想要的 一次一遍一次一遍 get it on 发言权在谁的手中冲破谁的底…
If I Were A Carpenter Ask me how do I feel, Now that we're cosy and…
Just In Time I think you had a bad day I can feel this I…
No Moon At All No moon at all, what a night Even lightnin' bugs have…
One Man On The Tubs Bonjour à toutes, Bonjour à tous Avez-vous une demi-heure de…
Prelude To A Kiss If you hear A song in blue Like a flower crying For the…
Sentimental Journey Gonna take a sentimental journey Gonna set my heart at ease…
So Rare What is so rare as a day in June? 'Till now…
The Bobo Je marche tout seul le long de la ligne de…
What's New Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans And…
What's New? Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans And…
You Made Me Love You I don't know why you love me Was it something I…
You're Driving Me Crazy You left me sad and lonely; Why did you leave…
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dukesgal39
This sounds great ! I noticed the first song on the record ..... how about posting that one too ??? Thanks, ! Enjoy all your recordings .... how about some more of Brad Swanson too ???
maynardcat
+dukesgal39 Hi Dukesgal I'll upload some more of this Les Elgart album, and I'll see if I can find my Brad Swanson Lp., good to hear from you.
Jordan L
What does the second arm with the red brush do on this turntable?
maynardcat
+SeeburgMan 1000 No it is a dry cleaning, but does a pretty good job.
Jordan L
+maynardcat Do you have to use the fluid with it too?
maynardcat
+SeeburgMan 1000 None do you have to buy them separate. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-WATTS-DUST-BUG-AUTOMATIC-RECORD-CLEANER- /291736946196?hash=item43ece08614:g:muMAAOSwwPhWiu2a
maynardcat
+SeeburgMan 1000 It is a Watts Dust Bug, it collects dust on the record as it plays.